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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.24, 475.02 and 316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.24, 475.02 and 316.44 is: 435.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.24 : 475.02 = 316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.24/475.02 = 316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.24x = 475.02 × 316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.24x = 150,315.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,315.33/345.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.39

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